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Video Signal Processors
Appear TV X20 features bi-directional 10G and 25G interfaces
A single KONA IP configuration
with the latest Desktop Software
v13 installed offers out of the box
functionality for a range of creative
apps including Adobe Premiere Pro,
Apple FCP X, Avid Media Composer
and AJA Control Room; dual KONA IP
configurations are also supported for
more demanding JPEG 2000 workflows
for SDK developers.
Designed to complement AJA's line
of IP receiver converters, the new
IPT products convert HD video to VSF
TR-01 (and other JPEG 2000 formats).
IPT-1G-SDI provides two 3G-SDI inputs,
and IPT-1G-HDMI has a standard HDMI
Type A input. The ability to convert
baseband video to JPEG 2000 MPEG
2 transport streams allows a source
to be transmitted anywhere on a
network, and enables IP compatibility
with baseband cameras, digital VTRs,
routers and switchers. The IPT-1G-SDI
and the IPT-1G-HDMI can be used in
conjunction with KONA IP, plus the
IPR-1G-SDI and IPR-G-HDMI MiniConverters, to streamline video ingest,
exchange.
Appear TV's X10/X20 ultra highspeed video networking solution is
capable of handling virtually any
processing
requirement,
ranging
from distribution, contribution to
DTH transmission, it is a purposebuilt hardware appliance created for
longevity, density and flexibility. The
X20 features bi-directional 10G and
25G interfaces, ultra-low controllable
latency
and
default
firewall
functionality in a modular chassis that
can be fitted with various modules,
making it a "living system" that can
deliver the latest in high quality video
delivery over time.
"The transition from SDI to IP is
already in progress and will deliver
significant operational advantages for
broadcasters. Appear TV has chosen
cont'd...
the best combination of technologies
to create a truly outstanding solution
capable of driving IP migration to
the next level. Customers need the
right tool for the task at hand, and
the benefits of using dedicated
hardware compared to server-based
solutions can be considerable. As the
new X10 / X20 platform exemplifies,
its capabilities are unparalleled,
built for current and future video
transportation needs", says Carl Walter
Holst, CEO, Appear TV.
With the new TLX product line,
Thinklogical has leveraged its
expertise in fibre-optic extension and
switching to develop an innovative,
uncompressed
10Gbps
signal
transmission architecture using both
fibre-optic and standard Cat x Ethernet
copper network cabling. With a flexible
and modular hybrid form factor, TLX
simplifies and reduces the cost and
infrastructure required to manage
video content created in resolutions
up to 4K/UHD - increasing user
efficiency and productivity without
compromising quality, resolution,
reliability or performance, and saving
on infrastructure expenses, says the
company.
Extron Electronics has announced
several new IP Link Pro control
processors, including the IPCP Pro
555, IPCP Pro 355 DR, and the IPCP Pro
255. Each high-performance, versatile
control processor in this line-up
features advanced security standards
and dual Gigabit Ethernet ports, which
ensure compatibility with multiple
TouchLink Pro touchpanels using a
standard network infrastructure. Of
the two Ethernet ports, the AV LAN is
designated to control local AV devices,
and is secure from outside interference
or intrusion. All of these can be used
with Extron LinkLicense, which further
enhances the capabilities of Extron Pro
Series control systems.
Extron Electronics has announced several new IP Link Pro
control processors, including the IPCP Pro 555, IPCP Pro 355 DR, and the IPCP Pro 255
Harmonic Expands NEOTION And
VOS Cloud Platform Viaccess-Orca
H
Adaptive Sentinel CAM
armonic has added advanced
media
management
and
scheduling capabilities to its VOS Cloud
platform, further accelerating the time
to market for new broadcast and OTT
services.
Broadcasters and service providers
now have the power to seamlessly
create schedules and manage assets
in real-time via Harmonic's VOS Cloud
solution thanks to the acquisition of
software technology from Chyro.
The VOS Cloud solution with
these next-generation scheduling
capabilities
has
already
been
successfully deployed by a major U.S.
broadcaster for increased OTT delivery
efficiency.
"A key challenge that broadcasters
face today is how to prepare and
distribute OTT-ready local channels
to MVPDs," said Bart Spriester, Senior
Vice President of Video Products at
Harmonic. "Adding Chyro scheduling
functionality to our award-winning
VOS Cloud solution provides the
broadcast
community
with
an
innovative approach to primary
distribution - what we call 'Distribution
2.0.' This is a managed way for moving
content, either from point A to point
B or from many sources to many
endpoints, over the public internet.
Using the cloud as a centralized
resource, broadcasters can efficiently
aggregate feeds and schedules from
hundreds of stations, resolve content
rights and decorate the channels with
signalling information critical for OTT
fulfilment."
Harmonic claims that this advanced
technology streamlines the process
of scheduling blackouts and the
replacement of ads or programing
- a major hurdle that has prevented
broadcasters from being competitive
in the OTT environment.
N
EOTION
and
Viaccess-Orca
have confirmed a longstanding
working relationship launching the
first NEOTION CAM deployment with
Viaccess-Orca Adaptive Sentinel dual
card and cardless Conditional Access
System (CAS) for a major European
Operator.
NEOTION has extended its ViaccessOrca product portfolio with a new CAM
CIPLUS 1.3 certified with ViaccessOrca's Adaptive Sentinel.
Combining Viaccess-Orca software
and hardware security, the NEOTION
CAM provides operators with the best
of both worlds: a smart card based
solution remaining a foundation
for security concerns of the major
content owners while the cardless
option allows for flexible and dynamic
deployment for operators.
This first deployment confirms the
CAM as a suitable solution for the PayTV industry ensuring premium content
delivery via a small, smart and green
device and enabling operators to mix
card-based and cardless solutions to
finally decide the best way to address
the market with no more barriers.
"Through the partnership, we are
achieving a new step in the CAM
business with Viaccess-Orca, offering
our customers choice and flexibility
in a secure way as the Pay-TV market
place is increasingly competitive and
needs to be globally developed by
exploring such innovation." said Olivier
Demoly, Chief Sales & Marketing
Officer at NEOTION.
"By bringing this innovative and cost
effective solution to this Market with
our Neotion partner, we demonstrate
again the ability to adapt to specific
market needs," said Chem Assayag,
EVP Marketing & Sales at ViaccessOrca.
Picture: NEOTION CAM with
Viaccess-Orca Adaptive Sentinel